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Fathom Analytics vs Mixpanel

Fathom Analytics logo

Fathom Analytics

Software

Website analytics made simple

From
$14/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mixpanel logo

Mixpanel

Software

Product analytics that helps you convert, engage, and retain more users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixpanel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial; Mixpanel pricing can scale significantly at high volumes with expensive per-user rates
  • They diverge on capability: Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Mixpanel covers Event analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fathom Analytics and Mixpanel actually diverge.

Attributes where Fathom Analytics and Mixpanel differ
AttributeFathom AnalyticsMixpanel
Starting price$14/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, APIs
Founded20142009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fathom Analytics

  • Page view tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Real-time analytics
  • Referrer tracking
  • Privacy-focused
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Mixpanel

  • Event analytics
  • User segmentation
  • Funnel analysis
  • Retention analysis
  • A/B testing
  • Predictive analytics
  • Custom dashboards
  • Real-time data

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fathom Analytics

  • Privacy-focused web analytics without cookie bannersnot Mixpanel
  • A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Mixpanel
  • Tracking many sites from one accountnot Mixpanel
  • Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Mixpanel

Mixpanel

  • User behavior analysisnot Fathom Analytics
  • Product optimizationnot Fathom Analytics
  • Conversion trackingnot Fathom Analytics
  • Retention improvementnot Fathom Analytics
  • Feature adoptionnot Fathom Analytics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fathom Analytics

  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
  • Priced on pageviews, from $45 a month at the 500,000 pageview level
  • Custom events count against the pageview allowance rather than being tracked separately
  • Site allowances come in packs, with additional 50-site packs at $10 a month
  • Data is retained forever only while the subscription is active

Mixpanel

  • Pricing can scale significantly at high volumes with expensive per-user rates
  • Limited built-in data visualization options compared to some competitors
  • Requires implementation expertise to properly instrument event tracking

Pricing, plan by plan

Fathom Analytics

$14/month
  • Starter$14/month
    • Unlimited page views
    • 1 site
    • Real-time analytics

Mixpanel

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Mixpanel review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fathom Analytics if

  • You need page view tracking.
  • You also want goal tracking.
Fathom Analytics review

Choose Mixpanel if

  • You need event analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, APIs.
  • You also want user segmentation.
Mixpanel review

Questions people ask

Is Fathom Analytics or Mixpanel better?
Neither clearly leads. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month and Mixpanel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fathom Analytics or Mixpanel?
Mixpanel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14/month for Fathom Analytics and Free for Mixpanel.
Does Fathom Analytics or Mixpanel run on more platforms?
Fathom Analytics runs on Web. Mixpanel runs on Web, Mobile, APIs.
Can I use Mixpanel for free?
Yes. Mixpanel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month.
What is Fathom Analytics best used for?
Fathom Analytics is most often used for privacy-focused web analytics without cookie banners, a lightweight google analytics replacement, tracking many sites from one account, long-term historical reporting while subscribed. Of those, privacy-focused web analytics without cookie banners and a lightweight google analytics replacement are not what Mixpanel is typically brought in for.
What can Fathom Analytics do that Mixpanel cannot?
Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Mixpanel covers Event analytics, User segmentation, Funnel analysis, Retention analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mixpanel: Is Mixpanel free?

Yes, Mixpanel offers a generous free plan with up to 20 million events per month, unlimited team members, core analytics reports, 10K session replays, and 12 months data retention. No credit card required.

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Mixpanel: How does Mixpanel pricing work?

Mixpanel pricing is based on Monthly Tracked Users (MTUs). The free tier includes core analytics. Growth tier starts at $20/month for up to 10,000 MTUs. Enterprise pricing is custom based on volume, retention, and contract terms.

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Mixpanel: What are Mixpanel's core analytics features?

Mixpanel provides Insights for user behavior analysis, Funnels for conversion tracking, Flows for user journey visualization, and Retention analysis. All available on the free tier.

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Mixpanel: Does Mixpanel track page views or events?

Mixpanel tracks user actions and events rather than page views, providing a more granular understanding of user behavior. It offers a simple SDK compatible with major platforms including mobile.

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